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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How many times does Meursault shoot the Arab?
(a) 0.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.
2. When Meursault finds the Arab man next to the water, how does the Arab react?
(a) He continues to sleep.
(b) He pulls out a knife.
(c) He yells for help.
(d) He pulls out a gun.
3. How can the lights in the visiting room of the prison be described?
(a) Dim.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Flickering.
(d) Bright.
4. How long do the interrogations continue as preparations are made for Meursault's case?
(a) 7 weeks.
(b) 5 days.
(c) 11 months.
(d) 2 years.
5. When Meursault and Raymond return to the cottage, why does Meursault not come up the steps?
(a) He wants to go for a swim.
(b) He is looking for someone to fight.
(c) He doesn't want to see Marie.
(d) He is overcome with heat exhaustion.
6. What does the attorney find when he interviews people about Meursault's background?
(a) Many people want Meursault dead.
(b) Many people comment on Meursault's callous behavior.
(c) Many people would like Meursault to go to prison.
(d) Many people think Meursault is sensitive.
7. How does Meursault answer the question of why he hesitated before firing four more shots into the Arab's body?
(a) With a detailed response.
(b) With an honest answer.
(c) By withholding certain information.
(d) By telling a complete lie.
8. What size is the visiting room at the prison?
(a) Medium.
(b) Small.
(c) Large.
(d) Extremely tiny.
9. Which of the following is true about how Meursault has handled prison conditions?
(a) He has remained stubborn.
(b) He has grown accustomed to the dark.
(c) He has lost himself.
(d) He has adapted.
10. What type of case is to follow Meursault's in court?
(a) Theft.
(b) Parricide.
(c) Forgery.
(d) Sumptuary.
11. When Raymond testifies, for what is he criticized?
(a) His lies on the stand.
(b) His love of the beach.
(c) His friendship with Meursault.
(d) His indecent lifestyle.
12. How does the magistrate feel about Meursault's answer to the question of why he hesitated before firing four more shots into the Arab's body?
(a) He is relieved.
(b) He thinks Meursault said too much.
(c) He understands.
(d) He is not satisfied.
13. When Raymond and Meursault encounter the two Arabs, what results from them staring each other down with their weapons?
(a) All eventually turn and leave.
(b) Raymond shoots the Arab.
(c) The Arabs attack Raymond again.
(d) Meursault shoots the Arab.
14. When Meursault enters the courtroom, what is he overcome by?
(a) The show of support by his friends.
(b) The cold temperature and darkness.
(c) People shouting for his beheading.
(d) The sun shining through the blinds.
15. How does Meursault react to his friends in the courtroom?
(a) He hugs each of them.
(b) He doesn't notice them.
(c) He waves at them.
(d) He doesn't acknowledge them.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who reads the witness list in the courtroom?
2. How are Marie and Meursault physically situated when she comes to visit him in prison?
3. What is Meursault's view from his cell?
4. How does Meursault feel about Marie's attempts to instill hope?
5. Why does Meursault feel sleepy and dizzy walking after lunch at the beach house?
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